Statement by Chris Cox Regarding American Airlines' Decision to Ban Firearms on Flights to Europe and Asia

"The National Rifle Association has been working with American Airlines to change a recently implemented airline policy that would no longer allow the transportation of civilian firearms in checked luggage to Europe and Asia on all American Airlines flights. This policy was effective for tickets purchased on or after Sept. 24, 2007.

"After a series of meetings, involving NRA and Safari Club International (SCI), we are pleased to report that there has been some progress. American Airlines has decided that it would amend its policy to allow legally declared firearms to be transported on nonstop flights to other destinations in Europe outside of the UK, and to Asian destinations. We have been informed that due to continuing onerous policies by the government of the United Kingdom, American Airlines is still not allowing civilian transport of firearms into the UK at present.

"NRA will continue to work with American Airlines and other authorities to in an attempt resolve this matter as soon as possible. We thank American Airlines for meeting with us and reconsidering their policy."

The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) today commended Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange for upholding the Second Amendment rights of Alabamans. After reviewing and investigating complaints from citizens about state and local ...

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.